NFL Case: Appeals Court Cites Public Interest in Posting Docs Online

Today, the NFL filed its brief (or arguments). Nothing surprising in it. The NFL argues that this is not an antitrust case but rather a labor law case. I will take a closer read soon and report back with anything of interest.

Here's a snapshot of the Appeals Court NFL page. The players' arguments are due May 20 and the hearing is scheduled for June 3. The longer this goes on the less likely it seems that the lockout will be lifted. So expect the lockout to stay in place until June 3rd:

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A lawyer and partner at a law firm, Eric is the TSN Legal Analyst, writes for Forbes and contributes to CBS, ESPN, Sirius XM, CTV and NBC. He is also the host of the radio show Offside, that looks at the business and law of sports. The show airs on TSN 1200 Ottawa and TSN 1260 Edmonton. Eric would like to meet the following people: Markie Post, Alan Thicke, Tony Danza, Bob Saget, Bronson Pinchot, the Littlest Hobo, Joannie (but not Chachi) and Mary Kate (but not Ashley). Eric's photo was heavily airbrushed.